Patents by Inventor Arlen S. Heger

Arlen S. Heger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bayesian belief networks for industrial processes
    Patent number: 6415276
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for diagnosis of sensors and/or processes through use of Bayesian belief networks. More specifically, the method and apparatus of the present invention achieve sensor and/or process fault detection, isolation, and accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: University of New Mexico
    Inventors: Arlen S. Heger, Hrishikesh B. Aradhye